Lu Li had not expected Ye Ran to pull such a move.
The soft body in his arms suddenly vanished, causing his actions to halt and a rare look of surprise to appear on his face.
When he looked up and met the round, gleaming eyes of the orange cat, he could clearly see the smug delight in them.
But then Lu Li curled his lips into a smile. He held the orange cat down and leaned in close again.
“Junior Sister wouldn’t think that just because you’ve turned into a little cat, I can’t bring myself to do anything, would you?”
As he spoke, Lu Li pressed his face against the cat’s furry belly, closed his eyes, and gently sniffed.
That alluring fragrance was still there, and a hint of longing crept onto Lu Li’s face.
His almost perverse behavior made Ye Ran’s fur stand on end.
What bothered her most was the warmth of his breath against her belly, making it itch unbearably, and she desperately wanted to escape.
But now that she was so small, Lu Li could restrain her with ease. No matter how she struggled, she couldn’t break free.
Just as Lu Li was about to get even closer, Ye Ran quickly raised her tiny furry foot and pressed it against his face.
“If Senior Brother can bring himself to kiss a little cat, what if I turn into a frog?”
At these words, Lu Li paused, and his expression stiffened.
Seeing this, Ye Ran couldn’t help but feel a little pleased.
Originally, she had said it just to disgust him, but now, seeing his reaction, she genuinely wanted to try it—just to see what he would do if she turned into a frog.
So Ye Ran withdrew her foot from Lu Li’s face and quietly began circulating her spiritual energy.
But the next moment, her half-retracted little paw was caught in his grasp. Her spiritual energy became blocked, and no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t get it to flow—not even enough to turn back into human form.
While Ye Ran was still struggling, Lu Li had already pressed his thin lips against her furry little paw.
The ticklish sensation on her paw pad finally snapped Ye Ran back to reality.
When she looked up and saw what Lu Li was doing, her eyes widened, and her body went stiff.
Although she was in the form of a little cat right now, and Lu Li was kissing the cat’s paw, her sensations didn’t change with her form. So strictly speaking, what Lu Li was kissing was actually… her foot!!!
Ye Ran’s heart began to race, and her expression turned to disbelief.
Even though she now knew that Lu Li hadn’t written those love letters, at this moment, she felt he was even more perverted than what the letters described.
Ye Ran struggled to pull her cat paw back, but Lu Li refused to loosen his grip in the slightest.
“If Junior Sister dares to transform, I don’t mind doing something even more excessive.”
Lu Li held her tiny paw, gently rubbing the pad with his fingertip. When Ye Ran looked at him, he curled his lips into a smile.
Ye Ran was horrified, and her body trembled.
“I won’t! I won’t transform anymore!”
She was genuinely scared now.
Lu Li’s level of perversion was far beyond her imagination.
The moment Lu Li let go, Ye Ran immediately pulled her paw back and tried to return to human form. But to her surprise, even after circulating her spiritual energy, her body didn’t change at all—she remained a little cat.
Just then, a cool hand rested on her head and gently rubbed it.
“Since Junior Sister enjoys being a cat so much, let’s keep you like this for now.”
Hearing this, Ye Ran felt a surge of joy.
If Lu Li wanted her to stay as a little cat, that meant he wouldn’t do anything else to her. Finally, she could get a good night’s sleep.
Ye Ran immediately stood up, her tail raised high in excitement.
But before she could take a step off the bed, her body was caught—and then she fell straight into an embrace again.
“Senior Brother! You just said you wouldn’t do anything!”
Ye Ran’s fur bristled with fright. She pressed all four paws against Lu Li’s chest, desperately trying to stop him from pulling her into his arms.
But Lu Li’s arms continued to tighten around her, and she couldn’t resist. In a panic, she extended her sharp claws.
The next moment, a low gasp reached Ye Ran’s ears, followed by Lu Li’s slightly hoarse voice:
“If Junior Sister keeps scratching me, I can’t promise I won’t do something.”
Ye Ran immediately behaved.
Once she calmed down, she noticed that Lu Li’s chest was already covered in scratch marks.
Feeling guilty, she looked up at Lu Li—only to abruptly fall into a pair of burning eyes.
Not only were Lu Li’s eyes blazing, but they also carried an undisguised desire. Ye Ran’s fur bristled even more. She quickly retracted her claws and lowered her head, not daring to look at Lu Li.
Lu Li’s arms continued to tighten, pressing Ye Ran’s furry body against his chest.
Just as Ye Ran grew more and more anxious, a soft laugh came from above her. Before she could look up, a hand landed on her head.
“Sleep.”
That hand stroked downward from Ye Ran’s head, bringing her immense comfort. Her tense body slowly relaxed.
…
Ye Ran didn’t know when she had fallen asleep. When she woke, she was still in the form of a little cat, her entire body sprawled across Lu Li’s chest.
She yawned and shook her furry little head.
Silently, she mused that there was nothing more sleep-inducing than a handsome man’s pectoral muscles.
Thinking this, Ye Ran glanced up stealthily at Lu Li. Seeing that his eyes were still closed and his breathing was steady, she shifted to a more comfortable position, planning to go back to sleep.
But then, a sudden knock came at the door, followed by Xiao Yi’s voice:
“Junior Sister Ye, have you rested well?”
That sentence instantly chased away all of Ye Ran’s drowsiness. She finally remembered that she was on a work trip, not in her own room.
But that wasn’t even the main issue. The biggest problem right now was Lu Li in her bed.
Ye Ran stood up in a panic, trying to transform back and quickly hide Lu Li.
But after circulating her spiritual energy, she realized it was still useless—she couldn’t change back.
Ye Ran paced anxiously. Just then, a cool hand landed on her head. She looked up and saw that Lu Li had woken up.
Yet there was not a trace of urgency on Lu Li’s face. In fact, when Ye Ran looked at him, he leisurely rubbed her head.
“Big Senior Brother, turn me back quickly! Senior Brother Xiao is here!”
Ye Ran lowered her voice and leaned close to Lu Li, her tone urgent.
But Lu Li continued to stroke her head unhurriedly.
“The time isn’t right yet.”
With that, he lifted the blankets, picked up Ye Ran, and got out of bed.
Seeing Lu Li heading toward the door, Ye Ran’s heart leaped into her throat.
What is the big villain doing? Has he gone mad!
“Senior Brother—”
Ye Ran’s claws dug desperately into Lu Li’s sleeve. But when she looked up, the words died in her throat.
Lu Li had somehow transformed into her likeness!
Suddenly faced with her own face, Ye Ran was so startled her heart nearly stopped. But before she could ask anything, Lu Li had already reached the door and opened it.
Xiao Yi, who had been about to knock again, immediately paused and offered a gentle smile toward the room.
“Junior Sister Ye…”
But the moment he met Lu Li’s gaze, Xiao Yi froze.
He felt that something was different about Ye Ran today. Especially those calm eyes—they carried a faint sense of pressure, giving him the eerie feeling that he was facing his senior brother.
Then his gaze fell on the orange cat in “Ye Ran’s” arms, and Xiao Yi decided his thought was utterly absurd.
Senior brother was clearly back at the sect. There was no way he could be here.
Xiao Yi quickly dismissed the absurd thought and continued with a smile, “Junior Sister Ye, a disciple just came to report that Immortal Venerable Gu Lin is already awake. I was thinking that the two of us could go pay him a visit first and test his attitude. What do you think?”
“Alright.”
Lu Li’s indifferent tone made Xiao Yi glance at him a few more times. But meeting his gaze, Xiao Yi quickly smiled and stepped aside to make way. “Then let’s go quickly.”
When Xiao Yi and Lu Li arrived at Zeyang Mansion again, the same disciple from the day before was standing outside the gate. Though his attitude remained arrogant, this time he did not stop them. Not only did he let them in, but he also led them to Immortal Venerable Gu Lin’s sleeping quarters.
Ye Ran stayed curled up in Lu Li’s arms the entire time, not daring to make a sound. Although she didn’t know what Lu Li was planning, she could tell that his purpose in coming along was far from simple.
Soon, the disciple brought Lu Li and Xiao Yi to the main hall. Ye Ran quietly lifted her head from Lu Li’s arms and finally saw the legendary Immortal Venerable Gu Lin.
But Gu Lin was very different from what she had imagined.
Usually, those called Immortal Venerable were either extraordinarily elegant or had an immortal, ethereal bearing. But this highly respected Gu Lin was stout and plump, looking more like a wealthy country landlord. His slightly squinted eyes even hinted at a certain lecherous quality.
Ye Ran couldn’t help but shrink her head back into Lu Li’s arms. Lu Li comfortingly stroked her head.
“Disciple Xiao Yi, together with my junior sister Ye Ran, pays respects to the Immortal Venerable.”
Xiao Yi was the first to speak and bow.
As rumored, Immortal Venerable Gu Lin was extremely arrogant. He didn’t respond, merely glancing at Xiao Yi. But when his gaze fell on Lu Li, who had taken Ye Ran’s form, a gleam suddenly lit up in his disdainful eyes.
“No need for such formality, junior niece. Please rise.”
When he looked at Xiao Yi again, the disdain in Gu Lin’s eyes had vanished, replaced by a trace of approval.
“Thank you, Immortal Venerable.”
Xiao Yi seemed relieved. As he straightened up, he glanced at Lu Li beside him.
Ye Ran happened to catch that glance, and she clearly saw the hint of triumph in Xiao Yi’s eyes.
She immediately grew alert, lightly brushing Lu Li’s arm with her tail to warn him that Xiao Yi was up to no good.
But Lu Li seemed unconcerned, continuing to leisurely stroke the cat in his arms.
“I retired early last night and couldn’t receive you both. I hope you won’t take offense.”
Gu Lin walked over, stopping before Xiao Yi and Lu Li. However, his gaze kept roaming over Lu Li, and he even nodded in satisfaction.
Seeing this, Xiao Yi’s eyes shifted. Then, as if suddenly remembering something, an apologetic expression appeared on his face.
“You flatter us, Immortal Venerable. Last time, the Ten Thousand Immortals Sect lacked sincerity. This time, we have brought our sincerity and hope it meets your satisfaction. Ah, yes—our sect has also prepared a peace offering for you. But in our haste, we forgot to bring it. How about letting Junior Sister Ye keep you company while I go back to retrieve it?”
“Go on, go on.”
Gu Lin waved his hand generously, his eyes still glued to Lu Li.
Ye Ran watched Xiao Yi leave quickly, even thoughtfully closing the hall door behind him, and immediately understood his intent.
So Xiao Yi had sold her out!
The moment she realized this, Gu Lin chuckled and approached Lu Li step by step, his expression growing lecherous.
“Junior Niece Ye, you are quite beautiful. Have you considered coming with me?”
“Come a little closer,” Lu Li said with a smirk.
His reaction stunned both Ye Ran and Gu Lin. Ye Ran couldn’t fathom Lu Li’s intent, while Gu Lin grew even more excited, swiftly closing the distance.
“It seems Junior Nephew Xiao has trained you well. Don’t worry, as long as you follow me, in the future…”
Before Gu Lin could finish, a flash of sword light passed by.
The next moment, Gu Lin’s head fell to the ground.
The sudden turn of events left Ye Ran frozen in shock.
Only when the headless corpse thudded to the floor did she finally process what had happened.
Lu Li had… had directly killed Immortal Venerable Gu Lin!!!
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